While the $1.4 billion Powerball jackpot has been attracting the attention of lottery players, a Mega Millions ticket in Texas was worth a tidy sum.

According to a news release from the Texas Lottery, the Mega Millions jackpot of $361 million was won after Friday’s drawing.

It was the largest Mega Millions jackpot won in Texas and the first in the state since Sept. 24, 2019, lottery officials said.

The winning ticket was bought at Stripes No. 5031 in San Angelo, located in west-central Texas, lottery officials said. The winning numbers were 12, 24, 46, 57 and 66, plus the gold Mega Ball 22, and the multiplier was 3X, according to the Mega Millions website.

The owner of the ticket played a Quick Pick and opted for the cash value option at the time of purchase, Texas Lottery officials said in the news release.

That means the winning ticket will be worth $156.9 million before taxes. The winner has yet to claim the prize but has 180 days to do so.

The store will receive a $1 million retailer for selling the winning ticket.

Recent News